Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Celebrity Eclipse vs Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
- Cruises
- 104
- From
- $228
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Sapphire Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or a newer ship: it outscores Sapphire Princess for dining (8.2 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2004).
Choose Sapphire Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Celebrity Eclipse for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $228 (vs $444).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Eclipse | Sapphire Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 17 | 13 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 104 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 2 to 42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 | $228 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Eclipse leads on 4 of the ten, Sapphire Princess on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Eclipse from Celebrity Cruises has surprised even the most well-traveled cruisers with its sleek stylings and sophisticated yet relaxed environment. Like its sister ships Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, the ship showcases vistas with 85% of all staterooms having sweeping veranda views.
Highlights
- Celebrity iLounge, a hip Internet cafe with easy access to the Internet, inspiring classes and latest tech gadgets
- A country club atmosphere with fresh grass at the Lawn Club
- Lively entertainment in the Celebrity Central
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $444.
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises is the perfect ship for sightseeing, featuring more than 700 balconies from which passengers can step out and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze.
Highlights
- Cooking demonstrations and photography classes via ScholarShip@Sea
- Rest and relaxation in the Lotus Spa
Sailing now
104 cruises on sale, from $228.
Questions
Celebrity Eclipse or Sapphire Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Sapphire Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 115,875 gross tons for Sapphire Princess. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Sapphire Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Sapphire Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2004 for Sapphire Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sapphire Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Celebrity Eclipse. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sapphire Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Celebrity Eclipse.
Which is better for families?
Sapphire Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.8 for Celebrity Eclipse.
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